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Binding

Pull your project together.

Professional binding to 
transform
your print materials with quick turnaround.

From collating, punching, to mechanical binding, and PUR-binding, we have the expertise to bring your project to life. Our team is committed to providing high-quality work with quick turnaround times, so you can get your materials in the hands of your clients and customers as soon as possible. Let us help you present your information in a way that is both practical and visually appealing.

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Why Platinum Converting?

Applications of Top-Tier Binding Services

Instructional Booklets

Best for assembling guides, employee manuals, and training materials that require durability and easy page-turning.

Sales Collateral

Ideal for producing polished catalogs, flipbooks, and presentations that hold up in meetings and mailers alike.

Softcover Books

Great for creating short-run books, promotional materials, and premium printed documents.

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Precision and Quality Control in Binding Services

At Platinum Converting, we treat binding as a final, critical step in the finishing process. Each project is handled with care, ensuring that every booklet, manual, or catalog meets professional-grade standards. From automated collating and precise punching to specialty binding formats like PUR and Wire-O, we prioritize consistency, durability, and clean presentation.

  • Multi-pocket collating systems streamline setup and improve speed without sacrificing quality.
  • Punching options accommodate stocks up to 100pt for maximum versatility.
  • Our binding methods ensure every project is aligned, trimmed, and finished to spec.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore answers to common questions about our professional binding services—designed to help you deliver polished, durable, and ready-to-use printed materials.

What types of binding services do you offer?

We offer collating, punching, and several binding formats including Wire-O, plastic coil, single wire, and PUR binding.

What is the difference between Wire-O and plastic coil binding?

Wire-O provides a professional finish with excellent page alignment, while plastic coil offers 360-degree page turns and long shelf life.

What size sheets can you bind?

We handle sheet sizes ranging from 3″ x 3″ up to 19.5″ x 13.75″ with a max bound edge of 17″.

Do you support high-volume binding projects?

Yes. Our automated equipment is designed to handle both short and large production runs efficiently.

What is PUR binding best used for?

PUR binding is ideal for softcover books, offering strong adhesive strength and a clean finish for higher page counts.

Can you accommodate custom collating and punching configurations?

Absolutely. We can collate up to 36 pockets at once and punch any stock up to 100pt to meet your project’s exact requirements.

Additional Service Details
Capabilities
  1. Collating: up to 36 pockets at once. Minimum Size is 3″ X 5″
  2. Punching: any stock up to 100pt.
  3. Binding: single wire, wire-o, plastic coil and PUR binding
Sizes

Specifications

  1. Maximum Sheet Size: 19.5″ X 13.75″
  2. Minimum Sheet Size: 3″ X 3″
  3. Stock Range: 4pt – 32 page Signature
  4. Binding Width Bound Edge Max: 17″ / Min: 2″

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Binding Options

Double Wire-O

Plastic coated wire; keeps book in registration.

Plastic Coil

Coil has memory; the pages turn a full 360, and has a longer shelf life.

Single Wire

Plastic coated wire; the pages turn a full 360, and has a short life span.

PUR Binding

Soft Cover Books

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